Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off the first half!
6.33
0-0Neil Weaver passes the ball forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
0-0Stephen Etherington launches a long ball forward into the other half. Darren Laver shoots from distance but Emile Williams is on top of it.
18.58
0-0Rio Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Henry Mccann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Mccann advances with the ball. Henry Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
20.48
0-0Mauricio Caballero hacks Darl Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Caballero and shows him a yellow card! Darl Monteiro runs off the knock.
22.01
Francis Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Caballero. Mauricio Caballero makes a simple pass to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Emile Williams manages to keep it out.
24.30
Stuart Collymore threads a neat ball through to Henry Mccann. Henry Mccann threads a neat ball through to Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
26.40
Alistair Brighton runs forward with the ball. Alistair Brighton threads the ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.36
Simon Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker makes a looping header on goal. Seth Cooke punches it away to safety.
30.53
Simon Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Collymore.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
0-0Michael Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Neil Weaver collects the pass. Neil Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Makin. With great vision, Peter Makin plays the ball forward to Danny Stuart who has made a great run into the box. Stuart Collymore clumsily knocks into Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.12
Mauricio Caballero advances with the ball. Mauricio Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
55.12
Neil Weaver threads a neat ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.17
Mauricio Caballero makes a probing pass to Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jonathan Mann clumsily knocks into Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.52
Mauricio Caballero knocks the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Laver. Darren Laver beats his man to it with a header but Emile Williams is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
60.31
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Cooke who gathers it comfortably.
63.42
Neil Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Dean.
66.34
Neil Weaver darts forward. Neil Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
67.21
Alistair Brighton sees Neil Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Parker. Morris Parker shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.41
Stephen Etherington threads a neat ball through to Henry Mccann. Henry Mccann sees Eddie Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.05
Michael Summerbell darts forward. Michael Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Seth Cooke gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
75.20
0-0Danny Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Etherington. Danny Stuart is warned by the referee! Stephen Etherington runs off the knock.
77.48
Stephen Etherington barges into Simon Simonsen. Stephen Etherington is shown the yellow card! Simon Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.47
Darl Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.39
Rio Etherington makes a probing pass to Mauricio Caballero. With imagination, Mauricio Caballero plays the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emile Williams (GK)
8
2. Michael Summerbell (DEF)
8
3. Jonathan Mann (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
6
5. Alistair Brighton (DEF)
7
6. Simon Simonsen (MID)
8
7. Darl Monteiro (MID)
8
8. Neil Weaver (MID)
9
9. Morris Parker (ATT)
6
10. Danny Stuart (ATT)
6
11. Peter Makin (ATT)
6
12. Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13. Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14. Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
8
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3. Rio Etherington (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Etherington (DEF)
6
5. Francis Dean (DEF)
6
6. Henry Mccann (MID)
8
7. Mauricio Caballero (MID)
7
8. Ole Kanu (ATT)
6
9. Darren Laver (ATT)
6
10. Jon Joseph (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Mcgreal (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Ronnie Christie (MID)
0
14. Sol Bould (ATT)
0